Poireaux Braises Braised Leeks
Elevate your vegetable side dish game with Poireaux Braisés, or Braised Leeks—a classic French recipe that transforms humble leeks into a luxurious, melt-in-your-mouth delicacy. Simmered gently in a buttery mixture of vegetable stock, fresh thyme, and garlic, the leeks become tender and infused with rich, aromatic flavor. A finishing drizzle of bright lemon juice and optional parsley garnish adds a fresh, zesty touch to this elegant dish. Perfect as a refined side for roasted meats or a vegetarian entrée on its own, this recipe is as simple as it is sophisticated. Ready in under an hour, Poireaux Braisés pairs classic French technique with the natural sweetness of leeks for a dish that’s both comforting and gourmet.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 large leeks
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup vegetable stock
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 cloves garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Trim the roots and dark green tops from the leeks, leaving only the white and light green parts. Slice them in half lengthwise and rinse thoroughly under cold water to remove any dirt or grit.
Pat the leeks dry with a clean kitchen towel.
In a large skillet or sauté pan, melt the unsalted butter with the olive oil over medium heat.
Place the leeks cut side down into the pan in a single layer. Add the garlic cloves (whole and peeled) and the thyme sprigs to the pan.
Season the leeks with kosher salt and black pepper.
Pour the vegetable stock into the pan, ensuring the liquid comes about halfway up the leeks. Bring the stock to a gentle simmer.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan with a lid, and allow the leeks to braise for 25-30 minutes, occasionally basting them with the braising liquid.
Remove the lid and increase the heat to medium to allow the liquid to reduce and thicken slightly, about 5-7 minutes.
Drizzle the leeks with lemon juice just before serving, and garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired.
Serve warm as a side dish or stand-alone entrée. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
982 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.2 g | 55% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.0 g | 85% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 1044 mg | 45% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 145.8 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.7 g | 70% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.4 g | ||
| Protein | 18.2 g | 36% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 626 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 23.1 mg | 128% | |
| Potassium | 2309 mg | 49% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
